Assembler

Great Dane LLC; Indiana; On-site; USD 24,590 - 27,345; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Two weeks paid vacation

Night shift premium $2/hour

Wages starting from $17.85/hour

Job summary

Great Dane LLC is hiring an Assembler to join our Indiana production team. You will use handheld pneumatic tools and other equipment to assemble components, build semi-trailers on a production line, and support various departments with duties directed by supervisors.

You must read tape measures, work at height and coordinate with team members while meeting production standards, safety rules, and quality expectations.

Qualifications

• Must be able to use pneumatic power tools and equipment.
• Able to read a tape measure.
• Able to perform and remember multiple tasks from day to day.
• Ability to stand and perform physical duties for 8-12 hours.
• Must look for cost savings and minimize scrap.

Responsibilities

• Operate handheld pneumatic and electric power tools and other machinery.
• Assemble components and semi-trailers on a production line.
• Keep work area clean and orderly; follow safety procedures.
• Observe all security procedures and perform routine duties.

Skills

Pneumatic tools

Tape measure reading

Safety awareness

Manual dexterity

Teamwork

English communication

Tools

Overhead crane

Forklift

Hand/powered carts

Drills and riveters

Job description

Overview

THE PERKS

• Two weeks paid vacation
• +$2/hour night shift premium
• Wages starting from $17.85/hour

THE DETAILS

• Monday-Thursday
• 1st shift is 6:00AM-2:30PM & 2nd shift is 3:30PM-12:00AM
• Available overtime
• No previous experience required

THE ROLE

At Great Dane, we rely on makers and we’re calling on them to join our expanding team. The time has never been better to Embrace Your Great and work in an environment with the highest safety standards in the industry.

The Position: An Assembler performs multiple tasks using a variety of hand‑held pneumatic tools and manufacturing equipment. Also, Assemblers build component assemblies, as well as install and assemble semi‑trailers on a production line. Specific duties may vary from department to department. Functions also vary within the department based on the specific tasks and types of materials to be assembled as directed by the team leader or supervisor.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Operates various handheld pneumatic and electric power tools and other machinery including drills, drivers (screws and other fasteners), riveters (pistol grip, pop riveters, mashers, and squeezers), impact wrenches, nut‑runners, saws, and grinders.
• Works with various building materials including steel, aluminum, wood, fiberglass, composites, small fasteners and fittings, adhesives, and oil‑based products.
• Supplies area with these materials using an overhead crane, forklift, hand / powered carts or carrying materials by hand.
• Keeps equipment and work area clean and orderly.
• Observes all safety and security procedures.
• Performs other routine duties as necessary.

Qualifications

YOUR SKILLS AND ABILITIES (REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS)

• Employee must be able to use pneumatic power tools and equipment of all types.
• Employee must be able to accurately read a tape measure.
• Employee must be able to perform and remember how to perform multiple tasks from day to day.
• Employee must be able to perform the physical requirements listed in that section of this job description.
• Employee must look for potential cost savings in the work process, help keep scrap and waste to a minimum and be efficient in use of all supplies.
• The employee must perform the assigned tasks in a way they meet or exceed the required production level.
• The quantity of units, parts, assemblies and/ or installations that is expected will vary with the process being performed, customer specification, volume, and location.
• Trailer Builder must inspect his/her product as instructed by standard operating procedures.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and other measuring tools.
• Ability to work with hands and to work in mechanically oriented situations following supervisor’s instruction.
• Aptitude to learn and retain new information.
• Ability to follow instructions, given either verbally or in writing.
• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Office and plant environment.
• Keyboarding, lifting, standing, bending, walking.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to stand and move about on concrete for 8-12 hours a day. Ability to see, walk, bend, reach, grasp, stoop, kneel, twist, crawl, carry, climb (including ladders), work overhead, push, and pull.
• Ability to do heavy lifting (up to 50 pounds) multiple times daily in an 8–12-hour shift.
• Ability to maneuver large parts and assemblies (up to 180 pounds) by pushing, pulling, and flipping them into place.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness.
• The employer will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.

BENEFITS OVERVIEW

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits, including but not limited to dental, vision, and medical with employer contributions.
• Retirement programs, including a Pension Plan and 401(k) Plan with employer match.
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid holidays and vacation
• And more!

Great Dane is an Equal Opportunity Employer